Breaking: Sutter Fire reported in Amador County on May 16

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First discovered: 10:37 a.m. May 16

Initial location: Amador County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sutter

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:37 a.m. at in Amador County, California.

Sutter Fire has burned 0.8 acres of private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 16, 2026 at 11:18 AM.